Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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It is the process of determining how many times a whole number can fit into a decimal number.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the decimal number) and perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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If a candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans and puts them into 8 jars, how much goes in each jar?

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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What is 1.875 ÷ 5?

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.375

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What is 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What is 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The result can be a decimal or a whole number, depending on the numbers involved.